Accounts Payable Customer Service

SUSAN C. LARSON

***** **** *** *** ****** NE, East Bethel, Minnesota 55092

*********@*******.***

612-***-**** cell

ATTRIBUTES

• Logical and practical thinker with creative problem solving qualities.

• Conscientious and devoted to high performance with high work load levels and highly skilled at multi-tasking to meet deadlines.

• Ethical and professional in business functions and relationships. Strong English oral and written communication skills. Extensive experience with and high devotion to good customer service.

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR, September 20, 2013 to December 12, 2019

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metro District, Roseville, MN

• Supervise and direct the daily activity of employees of the financial office of the Metro District of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, including payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and budgets.

Accomplishments

~ Developed and implemented strong internal controls in financial operations for adherence to applicable laws and audit results.

~Strategized and consulted with department managers to optimize fiscal resources and effectiveness

~Continually improved upon internal procedures to ensure efficient financial transactions.

BUSINESS MANAGER November 21, 2012 to September, 2013

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metro District, Roseville, MN

• Supervise the daily work of the accounts payable and payroll staff of the Finance Service Section.

Accomplishments

~ Prepared budget status documentation and processes to assist District managers in all fiscal matters.

~ Review of accounts payable process and implemented procedures to maintain prompt payments.

BUDGET REPRESENTATIVE, ACCTG OFFICER INT November 11, 2011 to November 20, 2012

Minnesota Department of Transportation, St Paul

• Financial analysis of operating costs and budget status reporting for the Engineering Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Accomplishments

~ Continued improvements in budget monitoring processes and revenue forecasting and expenditure analysis.

CONTRIBUTIONS ANALYIST June 23, 2010 to November 10, 2011

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) – St Paul

Contributions Analyst – Analyze and reconcile salary, contribution and employment data reported by participating public employers.

Accomplishments

~ Provide one on one instruction, explanation, and assistance to approximately 2000 governmental employer representatives who must carry out the reporting provisions of PERA law and policy.

ACCOUNT CLERK – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE May 27, 2009 to June 22, 2010

Dept of Administration’s Small Agency Resource Team (SMART) – St Paul

Financial Management and Reporting, Department of Administration

Review payment processes and documentation of umbrella agencies and provide recommendations.

FACILITIES FINANCE COORDINATOR October 2004, to June, 2009

Mounds View Public Schools, MNISD 621, Shoreview, MN

As the initial person in this position, I was instrumental in developing the job, creating efficient processes to monitor and accurately report the Alternative Facilities Levy funding for the district

COORDINATOR, CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PROGRAM, April, 2003, to May, 2006

Incarnation Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN

Successfully recruited and managed approximately 100 teaching positions and 30-40 support positions annually for the children’s ministry program serving over 500 children. Planned and coordinated the Sunday School Program with learning objectives and outcomes.

DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES (Bookstore Manager) May, 1995 to March, 2002

MnSCU, Anoka Ramsey College, Coon Rapids, MN

Directed the operations of the campus stores and other auxiliary enterprises of the college.

Accomplishments

~ Total redesign and relocation of the bookstore operation

~ Implementation of a new textbook inventory system and point of sale cash register.

~ Annually presented a profit from the bookstore to the college.

FINANCIAL OFFICE MANAGER September, 1989 to May, 1995

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metro District, Roseville, MN

Direct the daily activities of the Metro Budget, Accounting, Purchasing and Payroll. Proficient use of state MAPS and SEMA4 computer systems.

OFFICE SERVICES SUPERVISOR July, 1988, to September, 1989

Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 9, Oakdale, MN

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR July, 1987, to July, 1988

Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 9, Oakdale, MN

PERSONNEL/PAYROLL COORDINATOR May, 1979, to July, 1987

Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 8, Willmar, MN

EDUCATION

Business Administration Degree

Credits toward from:

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul,

Century College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Ridgewater College, Willmar, Minnesota

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESSING

LEGAL SECRETARY CERTIFICATE – Ridgewater College

CERTIFIED PUBLIC BOOKKEEPER - Program Enrollee

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